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Producer Crosstalk: Eric Bellinger
Los Angeles native Eric Bellinger got his songwriting and production start in 2002 as a performer in a string of boy bands. But as 2010 ... -
Career Connection: Musicians Institute - A Focus on the Future
Founded originally as The Guitar Institute of Technology in 1977, Musicians Institute (MI) has broadened and expanded its offerings and evolved into one of the ... -
Industry Profile: Soundbites - Protecting Inner Ear Cells with Micronutrients
Is music hurting our hearing? It’s well documented that music concerts are getting louder. In fact, they’ve become so loud, 120 decibels (dB) and up, ... -
Singers Sound Off! - 2018
We’re back with our annual singer’s roundtable for 2018. It’s a diverse array of vocal stylists featuring up-and-coming singer-songwriters Rozzi and Jade Bird; Alter Bridge ... -
Songwriter Profile: Rhea Pasricha and Katie Fagan - A&R at Prescription Songs
As the music industry redefines itself, the role of the music publisher as an incubator for talent is ever more vital. Prescription Songs, founded by ... -
Exec Profile: Morgan Margolis
BACKGROUND Morgan Margolis entered the world of bars and music performance venues after growing tired of Hollywood. He climbed aboard Knitting Factory in 2000 and ... -
Expert Advice: Make Your Next Gig "Just Like Home Cooking"
We've all got to eat. It's the way we sustain ourselves. But when it comes right down to it, would you rather have a microwaved frozen dinner ... -
Songwriter Profile: Taura Stinson
There is a line in the Oscar-nominated song “Mighty River,” sung by Mary J. Blige, that says, “Ego's a killer, greed is a monster/But love ... -
The Legal Beat: Negotiating the 360 Record Deal
Many artists seeking a recording contract may be offered what is known as a 360 Deal, also referred to as a Multiple Rights Agreement. This ... -
Out Take: Lolita Ritmanis
Lolita Ritmanis says she doesn’t have time for writer’s block. “We plop ourselves down at our keyboards and know that by the end of that ...
